Director, IT SAP Product Lifecycle and Quality

United States - California - Foster City · full time · Director

$226,185 – $292,710

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What this role is

This director-level role leads Gilead's enterprise IT strategy and delivery for product lifecycle management and quality systems, overseeing SAP platforms and regulated manufacturing processes. It suits experienced IT leaders with deep SAP expertise and a track record of managing complex portfolios across life sciences organizations.

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What they ask for

Required

15+ years of SAP, ERP, digital platform, product management, solution architecture, or enterprise delivery experience in life sciences or regulated manufacturing
Deep experience with SAP PLM, SAP QM, SAP S/4HANA, and regulated product lifecycle, quality, and release processes
Knowledge of PLM and quality capabilities including specifications, recipes, BOMs, change management, inspection, batch management, release, genealogy, and integrations
Understanding of GxP, GMP, FDA 21 CFR Part 11, validation, data integrity, audit readiness, and regulated delivery practices
Leadership of global matrix teams, vendors, system integrators, AMS partners, business stakeholders, and technical teams
Business partnership and executive communication skills with ability to explain complex SAP, quality, regulatory, and compliance topics
Ability to lead ERP portfolios across strategy, roadmap, investment planning, delivery, sustainment, compliance, and value realization
Track record of driving standardization, reducing technical debt, improving operational resilience, and delivering measurable business outcomes

Nice to have

Master's degree in IT, Engineering, Computer Science, Business, Life Sciences, Supply Chain, or related field